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Ntare School Headteacher, Predecessor and Former Typist Arrested
MBARARA, Uganda — The Inspectorate of Government has arrested Ntare School headteacher Saul Rwampororo, his predecessor Jimmy Turyagyenda and former school typist Peace Kebirungi over an alleged financial loss of Shs110.9 million to the government. The three were arrested at the Inspectorate’s Mbarara office before being transferred to Kampala. They are expected to appear before the Anti Corruption Court within 48 hours, according to information released by the Inspectorate.
Burahya Win Fifth Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup on Penalties
KICHWAMBA, Kabarole — Burahya County won the fifth edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup on Saturday after beating Mwenge South 3-0 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time at Uganda Technical College Kichwamba. The victory gave Burahya their second Amasaza Cup title after their 2024 triumph, when they also beat Fort Portal City on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the final.
Court of Appeal Cuts MTN Uganda Damages in Ezee Money Case
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Court of Appeal has reduced the damages MTN Uganda Limited was ordered to pay Ezee Money Uganda Limited from Shs2.3 billion to Shs300 million in a dispute over alleged interference with Ezee Money’s mobile money business. In a judgment delivered on October 22, 2026, in Civil Appeal No. 66 of 2016, arising from High Court Civil Suit No. 330 of 2013, the court set aside findings that MTN had breached statutory competition duties under the Uganda Communications Act, 2013.
Tayebwa tells MPs to stop calling over Parliament staff verification
PARLIAMENT, Uganda — Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has told Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff to stop calling him or Speaker Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth seeking intervention in the ongoing staff verification exercise. Tayebwa made the remarks on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as the four day exercise entered its second day.
URA Bank Access Push Revives Privacy Debate
KAMPALA, Uganda — A renewed push by the government to expand access to taxpayers’ financial information has revived a long running debate over tax enforcement and the constitutional right to privacy. State Minister for Finance Amos Lugoloobi told Parliament this week that government would continue seeking access to individual bank accounts as Uganda reforms its taxpayer identification system.
FUFA Raises Uganda Premier League Prize Pool to UGX 600 Million
MBARARA CITY, Uganda — The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has increased the Uganda Premier League prize pool from UGX 128 million to UGX 600 million, with the league champions set to receive UGX 200 million from the next financial year. FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo announced the new prize structure on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, during the federation’s 102nd Ordinary General Assembly at Hotel Triangle in Mbarara City.
Kisubi Hospital Commissions East Africa’s First AI-Powered MRI
WAKISO, Uganda – Kisubi Hospital has commissioned a new 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner, adding advanced imaging capacity to its services and reducing the need for some patients to travel to Kampala or seek specialised diagnostic services elsewhere. The Siemens MAGNETOM Flow Plus system was commissioned and blessed alongside the renovated Caritas Ward at Our Lady of Consolata Kisubi Hospital during a ceremony attended by Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere and Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi.
Katonga Bridge Set for Commissioning After 2023 Collapse
KATONGA, Uganda — The reconstructed Katonga Bridge on the Kampala Masaka Highway is set to be officially commissioned on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, marking the completion of a major reconstruction project launched after the original bridge collapsed in 2023. The commissioning ceremony will run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and will be presided over by the Minister of Works and Transport. Traffic on the highway will be temporarily halted for about 20 minutes to allow the ceremony to proceed safely.
Rugumayo Accused of Pressuring Witness to Implicate Gen. Birungi in Bomb Case
KAMPALA, Uganda — Former Deputy Chief of Military Intelligence Brig. Gen. Abdul Rugumayo has been accused of pressuring a convicted informer to implicate Maj. Gen. James Birungi in alleged staged bomb operations in Kampala. Hamza Lyavala made the allegations Monday while testifying before the General Court Martial in Makindye in a case involving Lt. Col. Ephraim Byaruhanga. Lyavala told the court that Rugumayo wanted him to claim Birungi had provided Shs10 million to finance the alleged operations.
Ministers Otafiire and Katumba Clash Over Digital Number Plate Tracking
PARLIAMENT, Uganda — Ministers Kahinda Otafiire and Edward Katumba Wamala offered sharply different perspectives on Uganda’s Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) on Tuesday, as Parliament examined the project’s effectiveness, cost and procurement. Otafiire, the minister of water and environment who previously served as minister of internal affairs, said the system had added no value during his time in office.
Tooro Masaza Cup Returns With Shs15 Million Top Prize
FORT PORTAL, Uganda — The Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Cup will resume on Oct. 18, with the outstanding football semifinal set to determine who joins Mwenge South in the final on Oct. 24. The tournament was suspended following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV on Aug. 27. The kingdom has now cleared the way for the fifth edition to continue, with football and netball finals scheduled for Kichwamba Technical College playground.
India Detains Youth Protest Leaders as Anger Grows Over 130 Million Voter Roll Deletions
NEW DELHI, India – Indian police detained leaders of a youth led protest movement in New Delhi on Saturday as thousands of security personnel moved to prevent demonstrations over changes to the country’s voter register that have removed about 130 million names. The Cockroach Janta Party, a youth movement that has emerged as a prominent critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, called the demonstration to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Deputy Speaker’s Wife Takes on Honorary Consul Role
KAMPALA, Uganda — Anita Rukundo Tayebwa, wife of Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, has taken up the role of honorary consul of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in Uganda, with a focus on promoting tourism, trade and private sector cooperation between the two countries. Rukundo Tayebwa presented her Letters of Credence to Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare on Thursday evening at the ministry’s headquarters in Kampala, formally taking up the honorary role.
Ugandan physician scientist Dr. Stephen Asiimwe killed in Tanzania motorcycle crash
TANGA / MBARARA, Uganda — Dr Stephen Asiimwe, a Ugandan physician, epidemiologist and public health researcher from Sheema District, has died following a motorcycle crash in Tanzania’s Tanga Region. Asiimwe died on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, while on a motorcycle tour with the Free Bikers and Ride Safe group, according to colleagues and members of the riding group. Reports from the scene indicate that Asiimwe was struck by a truck while riding with the group.
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